Council Meeting

IT RESOLVED THAT the February 7, 2022 Council Meeting of the Township of South Glengarry now be opened at 7:00 pm

IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry approve the agenda as amended.

IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the January 17, 2022 Regular Council Meeting, including the Closed Session Minutes, be adopted as circulated.

IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the January 13, 2022 Special Council Meeting, including the Closed Session Minutes, be adopted as circulated.

IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 07-2022 be received and By-law 07-2022, being a by-law to appoint Councillor Rebecca Luck to the Committee of Adjustment for the Township of South Glengarry for the year 2022 be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed this 7th day of February 2022.

IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 08-2022 be received and that By-law 06-2022, being a by-law to appoint Michael Hudson as Treasurer for the Corporation of the Township of South Glengarry be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open Council this 7 th day of February, 2022. AND FURTHERMORE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Glengarry authorize that all cheques of the Corporation drawn on its accounts may be signed by Mayor Lyle Warden, CAO Tim Mills, Interim Treasurer Michael Hudson and Deputy Treasurer Kaylyn MacDonald and that they also be authorized to sign all other documents required in this manner.

IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 09-2022 be received and that By-law 08-2022, being a by-law to remove the 1-foot reserve legally described as Block 34 on Plan 14M-9, PIN 67128-0344 be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 7 th day of February 2022.

IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 10-2022 be received and that Council approve the recommendations of the Heritage Advisory Committee and recommend to the United Counties of SDG that historical plaques be located in Green Valley (History of Green Valley), Glen Walter (history of the St. Lawrence River/Waterfront theme) and along the Peanut Line (history of the Peanut Line).

IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 11-2022 be received and that Council accept the Glen Walter Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan and furthermore that Administration be directed to complete a Schedule “C” Environmental Assessment for the expansion of the Glen Walter Water Treatment Plant and Glen Walter Water Pollution Control Plant

IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 12-2022 be received and that By-law 10-2022, being a by-law to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 7 th day of February 2022.

IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry hereby supports Prince Edward County's call for government action concerning the current legislation and regulations surrounding municipal requirements to take over and maintain abandoned operating cemeteries; AND FURTHERMORE that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minster of Government & Consumer Services, ROMA, the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus and all Ontario municipalities.

municipal governments provide essential services to the residents and businesses in their communities; AND WHEREAS the ability to provide those services is negatively impacted by exponentially rising insurance costs; AND WHEREAS one driver of rising insurance costs is the legal principle of ‘joint and several liability’, which assigns disproportionate liability to municipalities for an incident relative to their responsibility for it; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has the authority and responsibility for the legal framework of ‘joint and several liability’; AND WHEREAS the Premier of Ontario committed to review the issue in 2018 with a view to helping municipal governments manage their risks and costs; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, on behalf of municipal governments, has provided recommendations to align municipal liability with the proportionate responsibility for incidents and capping awards; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry hereby supports AMO’s recommendations; THAT the Township of South Glengarry calls on the Attorney General of Ontario to work with municipal governments to put forward a plan of action to address ‘joint and several liability’ before the end of the government’s current term so that municipalities can continue to offer high quality services to their communities; AND FURTHERMORE that this resolution be forwarded to the Attorney General of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal A

IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry accept the items presented on the agenda as Committee Reports and For Information Only.

IT RESOLVED THAT Council convene to Closed Session at 7:59 pm to discuss the following items under Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act; (2) a meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is; (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality; Specifically: Staff Report 13-2022 (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; Specifically: Staff Report 14-2022 (f) advice subject to solicitor-client privilege Specifically: Staff Report 15-2022

IT RESOLVED THAT Tim Mills be appointed Acting Clerk for the portion of the Closed Session relating to labour relations or employee negotiations.

IT RESOLVED that Council rise and reconvene into open session at 9:42 pm without reporting.

IT RESOLVED that Administration be directed to carry out all actions as specified in the Closed Session Minutes.

IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 09-2022, being a by-law to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 7th day of February, 2022.

IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry adjourn to the call of the chair at 9:43 pm.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the February 7, 2022 Council Meeting of the Township of South Glengarry now be opened at 7:00 pm

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry approve the agenda as amended.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the January 17, 2022 Regular Council Meeting, including the Closed Session Minutes, be adopted as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the January 13, 2022 Special Council Meeting, including the Closed Session Minutes, be adopted as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 07-2022 be received and By-law 07- 2022, being a by-law to appoint Councillor Rebecca Luck to the Committee of Adjustment for the Township of South Glengarry for the year 2022 be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed this 7th day of February 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 09-2022 be received and that By- law 08-2022, being a by-law to remove the 1-foot reserve legally described as Block 34 on Plan 14M-9, PIN 67128-0344 be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 7th day of February 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 10-2022 be received and that Council approve the recommendations of the Heritage Advisory Committee and recommend to the United Counties of SDG that historical plaques be located in Green Valley (History of Green Valley), Glen Walter (history of the St. Lawrence River/Waterfront theme) and along the Peanut Line (history of the Peanut Line).

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 11-2022 be received and that Council accept the Glen Walter Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan and furthermore that Administration be directed to complete a Schedule “C” Environmental Assessment for the expansion of the Glen Walter Water Treatment Plant and Glen Walter Water Pollution Control Plant

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff Report 12-2022 be received and that By- law 10-2022, being a by-law to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 7th day of February 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry hereby supports Prince Edward County's call for government action concerning the current legislation and regulations surrounding municipal requirements to take over and maintain abandoned operating cemeteries; AND FURTHERMORE that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minster of Government & Consumer Services, ROMA, the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus and all Ontario municipalities.

WHEREAS municipal governments provide essential services to the residents and businesses in their communities; AND WHEREAS the ability to provide those services is negatively impacted by exponentially rising insurance costs; AND WHEREAS one driver of rising insurance costs is the legal principle of ‘joint and several liability’, which assigns disproportionate liability to municipalities for an incident relative to their responsibility for it; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has the authority and responsibility for the legal framework of ‘joint and several liability’; AND WHEREAS the Premier of Ontario committed to review the issue in 2018 with a view to helping municipal governments manage their risks and costs; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, on behalf of municipal governments, has provided recommendations to align municipal liability with the proportionate responsibility for incidents and capping awards; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry hereby supports AMO’s recommendations; THAT the Township of South Glengarry calls on the Attorney General of Ontario to work with municipal governments to put forward a plan of action to address ‘joint and several liability’ before the end of the government’s current term so that municipalities can continue to offer high quality services to their communities; AND FURTHERMORE that this resolution be forwarded to the Attorney General of Ontario, the Minister of Mun

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry accept the items presented on the agenda as Committee Reports and For Information Only.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council convene to Closed Session at 7:59 pm to discuss the following items under Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act; (2) a meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is; (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality; Specifically: Staff Report 13-2022 (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; Specifically: Staff Report 14-2022 (f) advice subject to solicitor-client privilege Specifically: Staff Report 15-2022

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Tim Mills be appointed Acting Clerk for the portion of the Closed Session relating to labour relations or employee negotiations.

BE IT RESOLVED that Council rise and reconvene into open session at 9:42 pm without reporting.

BE IT RESOLVED that Administration be directed to carry out all actions as specified in the Closed Session Minutes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 09-2022, being a by-law to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by resolution be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed in open council this 7th day of February, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of South Glengarry adjourn to the call of the chair at 9:43 pm.